1992 Mitsubishi Galant rough running starts hard

1992 MITSUBISHI GALANT
166,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFFF SMITH
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we replaced the plugs, distributor cap and wires but it still idle rough and starts hard. it starts easier when its warmed up
Jun 3, 2008 at 6:08 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi jefff smith,

If possible I would like to know the engine type.

When you mention rough idle, is the ildling fluctuating up and down a lot or is it just struggling to keep running?

Did the check engine light come on?

Have you done a scan to find any stored codes in the ECM?
Jun 5, 2008 at 5:00 AM
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